Warrior (movie/film) - Men Taking Responsibility
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 16 เม.ย. 2018
- The movie Warrior is one of my favorites, top 10 for sure. This is my video essay about it. It's a manly man's movie, but it's got a lot of heart and a lot to say about manhood and how to be a man. Especially about the value of taking responsibility, despite arguments to the contrary.
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Brendan Conlon was the elder not the younger brother 2:19
Brenden being the OLDER brother (not the younger, as mistakenly mentioned in this video) has particular significance since it is a big part of his hidden shame for staying with his father. He abandoned his little brother (Tommy) when he backed out of the plan to leave with their mother. He failed at his job as a big brother, forcing Tommy to grow up too fast to care for his ailing mother, and Brenden was punished for it when she died without him being reunited with her. The fact that Tommy calls Brenden his "big brother" in the pivotal scene on the beach makes it hard to believe the sibling hierarchy was missed. It's very important.
Tommy alone in his corner during the final fight, broken and crying, cuts through my soul. Then Brenden holding him, telling him it's ok and that he loves him... it get's me every single time. It's a brothers love, a MANS love for his fellow man. More men need role models like brenden. wish they would do a sequel with as much heart. Maybe they keep it family centric with the daughters wrestling and showing the positive influence men have on their children?
Spot on. I relate to Warrior on so many levels and you did a fantastic job with the video. “You are the captain of your own ship; don't let anyone else take the wheel." is a quote that comes to mind. Let's take responsibility, as men.
I rewatch this time and time again when I’m dealing with inner troubles, makes me so emotional and reminds me of what it means to be a man. Thank you.
My favorite movie of all time. Broken. Could relate on many levels with these characters from MMA to drug addiction. First movie to make me cry. Honestly this movie made me feel like it was okay to show my emotions openly. Saw this movie when my life was probably at its worst and my drug addiction. Can’t believe it’s been ten years or more.
2:31 accurate, but it was worst with one point you missed (or maybe said wrong) Brendan was his big brother, the only other person he had to look up to as a male role model and he also abandoned Tommy & their mother.
This channel is defnitely producing great content that's very relevant in this Jordan Peterson era of manhood confusion, i hope you keep talking about this subject, it does help people like me to actually become competent men.
That's what makes it worth it. Thanks. Putting out one on Blade Runner 2049 today. I hope it has some fresh thoughts that no one has brought up yet.
Alesandros356 Well said, sir.
@@ThomasGaryNuila Your video about Blade runner actually made me appreciate the movie a lot more and I had missed so much in the movie it seems.
@@andreas956 I think there's even more in there as well. Hope to get back to it at some point.
Subbed after your Gladiator production
I don't understand why I can't see millions of views on this video.
One of the best movie analysis ive ever come across. I love this film so much, because if how much i relate to it. The downside is, I've not been able to fix the broken relationship with my brother... Hopefully one day we'll get the chance.
Jordan Peterson: clean up your room. Responsibility - meaning of life
This is one of my favorite movies because I can see aspects of my life in all three men. Not only do I see myself, but family members as well. This was a great video, keep up the amazing work
Just thinking about the last scenes of this movie makes me shed a tear. A pure jewel and a fantastic analysis. Thank you
Love your channel. Excellent analysis with an uplifting message. This is what men need today.
this film doesnt get enough attention imo. great film
Thank you for the video bro. One of our favourite movies, my brother and I. Well said.
I feel so good, motivated, inspired after watching this. Awesome content
Thanks so much for letting me know. I've been putting out some other styles of videos over the last week, but I need to get another one of these movie essays up, so comments like yours encourage me.
This channel is so underrated !!
I learnt from my ex-wife, that responsibility and blame are closely linked in our perception. And I think the film demonstrates this, making it a much deeper experience.
That is, Tommy's rage is built upon the desire to blame, to feel the hurt of his abandonment, and the outpouring of his woundedness 'out' AT someone else. But he is conflicted. This rage-filled, blame-based expression doesn't satisfy him. The only thing that brings him that level of inner satisfaction and a modicum of contentment, is when he takes responsibility. It gives him a sense of purpose.
But...but what stops him and again from stepping fully into responsibility, is the personal system that has kept him safe all his life, his denial - rage and blame directed outward, is most often a symbol of self-blame, ie "It was because of me". A completely untrue belief system, which is the basis of keeping us safe.
We are shown this conundrum being resolved through the character of Brendan. He shows us how to reconcile forgiveness (also closely linked with blame) and responsibility. He releases his feelings of resentment and bitterness towards Tommy and his father, through taking responsibility for them. It is only through taking responsibility for for his feelings that he is eventually able to release them, creating a sense of freedom for himself and his family. This is 'courage'.
Courage comes from the Latin word 'cour' meaning heart. To live with courage and in courage, means to live in and through the heart. This is different from bravery, which is more linked to fighting and battle.
Good deeper points. I definitely see the paradox in my own life and in so many other examples where obtaining freedom of different sorts so often can only come from adopting responsibility and facing the vulnerability and lack of security that comes thereby. It's not only true in relationships it's also true in societal institutions like government.
I like your definition of courage as well. That's a fresh take.
Thanks Gary. I'm really glad there are several video channels like yours, that are delving and exploring the depth of archetypal reality. This brings out the inherent depth of the storytelling in movies.
It's because of your video essay that I am able to go to depth and explore how these archetypes and myths play out in my real life. I know that the paradox and conundrum of uncertainty, anger and fear have been real forces in my life, as have resolving childhood, generational, and inter-generational issues, all of which play out in the movie.
Thank you for stepping into your purpose and producing this channel and your essays. I love this stuff. Have you watched the channel, Like Stories of Old? He also produces excellent explorations of archetypes, myths and deeper philosophies as experienced in our ordinary lives. Good on you Gary.
Yes, I follow Like Stories of Old and have really appreciated his work and definitely feel a commonality in what we're trying to accomplish. I also like that we don't come to all the same conclusions, because if we did, that would make one of us unnecessary, probably the smaller channel 😁.
More of this please. Don't stop.
What a great analysis and what a great movie. Keep inspiring. I will share this.
Another great message that young men can learn a lot from. Using one of my absolute favourite movies ever. Thank you, you're one of the best and most underrated youtuber out there.
Thanks! I appreciate the feedback.
Thank you for making this. Thank you.
Great breakdown
Awesome essay. Great analysis 👏
Great review man. This is some unique form of content for a movje review. I hope your channel continues to grow.
Spot on analysis
Thanks for this video Bro!!
Thanks for making this videos.
Rest in peace, Rumble Johnson.
god danm. Keep up the good work and be patient; soon a lot of people are gonna discover the quality of this chanel dude. Thanks for the inpiration.
Thank you Gary.
Thanks for this videos brother, help me so much!
great video man!
Thank you for making this video.
Thanks. Happy to do it. Trying to get more made. My most recent manhood movie essay was about On the Waterfront, which is less known, but a great movie.
The last minute of this video may be one of the most important in the entirety of all youtube videos.
Thank you 🙏🏼.
I love your work. Subsribed after the gladiator video. It would be interesting if you could list your top10 of movies displaying good portraits of manhood. Many need this to counter the medias war against men.
"manly man's movie" yet one of my faves
Love to hear a synapses of “there will be blood
Brother! This is amazing! Thank you!!! Let boys become men...let men take responsibility...
There is no doubt this channel is going to grow if it continues.
I hope you're right. Your encouragement is much appreciated.
Thank you sir🙏🏼👍🏼
Glad you liked this and the other one. I'm trying to get some more out.
Its a great video... grear words and u know how to work it out on a video...
Great video
Beautiful Film. Beautiful TH-cam Video.
Another great video. Keep it up.
I shall do my best. Just about to put another one out today on my favorite movie, Blade Runner 2049.
thanks
Interesting videos. I first came across the concept of the wound when I read the book 'wild at heart' by John Eldridge. While I cant disagree with your statement, I came to the conclusion that focusing on a psychological or physical pain feeds it to the point it becomes part of our identity.
As Marcus Aurelius once said. 'Your thoughts colour your soul'.
Cry every time I watch this movie.
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I always thought this movie was the Rocky of the 2010's more so than Creed. And DO NOT get me wrong, Creed is a fantastic film but Warrior does more to play with the sports tropes than Creed does (coming from a guy that loves both movies).
Tommy was the younger brother to Brendan.
It looks as though you may have lost motivation for this channel. It's a shame these videos didn't gain the attention they deserved. I come back to them all the time, so I hope that counts for something. Thank you.
Tommy is younger
I loved this movie, but I found it hard to believe that the older brother would be able to win over his younger brother. Tommy was a beast, and trained Marine, and was knocking people out left and right? For this reason I think Brandon winning over Jim’s was just unrealistic.
I think because Tommy would use his rage and instincts to fight and that's what helped him win. But fighting his brother made it hard to focus his emotions, he wanted his brother to take control and fix their relationship, and he still felt like he needed Brenden. I think Brendon only won because Tommy needed to lose in order to break himself open again.
Tommy is the younger brother. Brendan is the older brother.
What book would you recommend for a broken and lost man?
Marcus Aurelius's Meditations
Jordan Peterson's 12 Rules for Life
If you're religious, your sacred book
If you're not religious, sacred texts of any religion
Brittany Runs a Marathon
How did Brendan become such a great wrestler if Paddy never trained him?
Women cry over Titanic. Men cry over Warrior and Gladiator.
Don't want to give away the rest of the movie??? I'm sure, it came out in 2011! Those that haven't seen this movie by now, imo, wouldn't be crushed by a "spoiler". Now, information like "Kylo Ren dies in The Rise of Skywalker", THAT may be more in line of not mentioning. WHAT? Was it something I said?
I hated the ending
Being a man is being and ass. You have to shoulder the weight, endure hardship and take a beating when you start struggling. All the while looking sad and cute but not 'good'.
Being a man is about cracking skulls and taking names.
And raiding local tribes, then taking the women as hostages and kids as slaves.
And raiding local tribes, then taking the women as sex hostages and kids as slaves.
Thanks for the victim shaming. That should work well for you.
Brendan's sucked and won as much as Charlie Sheen's winning
Just because he beats Tommy, he deserves his baby brother forgiveness he arrogantly threw at Tommy as if he was the superior moral man? Tommy was the better Man, more loyal and selfless and more mature, however sour who picked their POS father after Brendan exiled him too and made amends, who saved others LIVES at his own risk, that was trying and did take care of his mom however only a teen all by himself, and as a teen later joining the Service, caring for his new BROTHERS in Arms families, who lost life in their Duty and whom will never betray each other's lives _as Brendan did. Tommy was indeed the little David that grew to be Warrior King, with these two POS bad male roles in his deeply wounded life. Brendan would never have done any when he could.
"Because let's face it, Brendan, it was you all along....I could have been Somebody, I coulda have Class" (is it necessary to say the obvious in this film too, that the older and supposedly "more mature" Brendan is The Charlie here?) It was Superhero Tommy the one who was utterly Orphan, with nobody alive, Mom long dead and Marine's Brother too, while Dad had his own Family but he gambled it all, for a bottle ....and while for big brother and the so superior moralizer Brendan, it was all about HOES before BRO's.
And to rub it all on little Tommy's bigger heart, his big brother, the "bigger man" still having chance to make amends rather throws away that opportunity and wins, even at the prize to injure Tommy's joints maybe for life, hurt him again, just for a bag of silver coins Today. Just like that brother of Marlon Brando's in The Waterfront.